Sentinel-2 optical high resolution mission for GMES operational services

In the frame of the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security programme (GMES) jointly implemented by ESA and EC, ESA is developing the Sentinel-2 system, providing globally with systematic acquisition high resolution (10–20 m) optical observations with a high revisit tailored towards the needs of operational land services. This system will ensure data continuity of SPOT and Landsat satellite series and further enhancement to account of future service evolution.